POWER C PLUS

Chanita Villegas – Chua, Chanita Villegas – Chua, M.D., FPOGS, FPSUOG, M.D., FPOGS, FPSUOG,

FMFM, MSCEFMFM, MSCE

A company… where the sun never sets!

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What is Vitamin C?• Also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble

vitamin• Humans do not have the ability to make their

own vitamin C; therefore, we must obtain vitamin C through our diet

What are the functions of Vitamin C?

• Required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bone

• Important role in the synthesis of the norepinephrine, which is critical to brain function and affect mood

• Required for the synthesis of carnitine, that is essential for the transport of fat to the mitochondria, for conversion to energy

What are the functions of Vitamin C?

• Involved in the metabolism of cholesterol to bile acids, which may have implications for blood cholesterol levels & the incidence of gallstones

• Highly effective antioxidant because it can prevent damage by free radicals

• Vitamin C may also be able to regenerate other antioxidants such as vitamin E

What are the diseases that may be caused by the lack of Vitamin C?• Scurvy• Cardiovascular diseases like Coronary artery

disease and angina pectoris• Cerebrovascular diseases• Decreased incidence of cancers of the mouth,

throat and vocal chords, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, and lung

• Cataracts

What are the diseases that may be caused by the lack of Vitamin C?

• increase intestinal absorption or decrease urinary excretion of lead; lead exposure in children can lead to learning disabilities, low IQs, & behavioral problems, & in adults, it may result in kidney damage & high blood pressure

• Hypertension• Diabetes Mellitus• Common Colds

COMPONENTS• Rose hips• Guava• Moringa• Ionic Trace Minerals• Ionic Zinc• Ionic Copper• Ionic Selenium

How synthetic Vit. C is made?

Vegetable starch glucoseEnzymatictreatment

sorbitolCatalytic

hydrogenation

sorboseFermented

Acetone + Sulfuric acid

reactedoxidized

Sodium hydroxide

+ catalyst

acidificationGluconic acid

Ascorbic acid

+

hydrochloric acid

+alcohol

precipitate

alcohol

Sodium carbonate

ROSEHIPS

• Fruits of rosebuds• Very high Vitamin C content, providing even more than citrus fruits• Also contain vitamins A, B3, D and E as well as bioflavonoids, citric acid, tannins, flavonoids, fructose, malic acid, and zinc

ROSEHIPS

• contain pectin, a fiber that helps lower saturated fats and triglycerides, control blood pressure and promotes overall cardiovascular wellbeing

GUAVA• tropical guava, Psidium guajava• regarded as an 'exceptional' source of vitamin C because a single serving supplies a lot better than the current RDA of vitamin C, about 400mg• 4x the vitamin C in orange, 5x the vitamin C in lemon

GUAVA• 10x vitamin A than lemon• more of the B-vitamins than both the orange and lemon combined• 68x more fiber than orange and 17x that of the lemon• also has calcium, phosphorus, iron & a little protein

Moringa• contain high amounts of several essential disease-preventing nutrients• has Vitamin A, which acts as a shield against eye disease, skin disease, heart ailments, diarrhea, etc• contains Vitamin C, fighting a host of illnesses including colds and flu

Moringa• Calcium, which builds strong bones and teeth, and helps prevent osteoporosis• Potassium, essential for the functioning of the brain and nerves• Proteins, the basic building blocks of all our body cells

Moringa• has more Vitamin A than carrots• more Vitamin C than oranges• more Calcium and Protein than Cow's milk• more Potassium than banana• other contents are fats, fiber, energy 92 kcal, carbohydrates, phosphorous, iron, copper, magnesium, zinc; Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), and Niacin (B3)

IONIC TRACE MINERAL

• Play a vital role in dozens of metabolic processes such as tissue growth, healthy metabolism, proper water retention, and enhancing the immune system

• Work collaboratively with other vitamins and phytonutrients, increasing their absorption and boosting their effectiveness

ZINC• Involved in numerous aspects of cellular

metabolism• Required for the catalytic activity of

approximately 100 enzymes and it plays a role in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division

ZINC• Also supports normal growth and

development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence and is required for proper sense of taste and smell

• A daily intake of zinc is required to maintain a steady state because the body has no specialized zinc storage system

COPPER• Necessary for energy and respiratory function• Also supports the formation of bone,

collagen, red blood cells, healthy nerves and joints, hair and skin coloring, plus many enzymatic functions of the human body

• Support respiratory function by aiding the utilization of iron

COPPER• Ensure the health of collagen and elastin,

which are necessary for bone and connective-tissue formation

• Alleviate pain of arthritis by supporting anti-inflammatory & antioxidant actions in the body

• Necessary for optimal energy levels, supporting iron utilization and ATP production

SELENIUM• Essential to good health• Incorporated into proteins to make

selenoproteins, which are important antioxidant enzymes

• Other selenoproteins help regulate thyroid function and play a role in the immune system

SELENIUM• the antioxidant properties of

selenoproteins help prevent cellular damage from free radicals

• Free radicals are natural by-products of oxygen metabolism that may contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease

Benefits of Power C plus• Assists in lowering blood cholesterol• Inhibits many types of viral & bacterial infections • Lowers blood clot incidences• Increases the body's ability to absorb iron• Helps relieve asthma• Promotes healthy gums • Potent antioxidant• Prevention against cataracts

Benefits of Power C plus• Prevention against heart disease and certain

types of cancer• Increased immunity• Increased resistance to colds and flu• anti-inflammatory properties can decrease the

severity of symptoms in people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and hip

Benefits of Power C plus• extremely alkaline and can promote optimal

health and overall wellness by restoring the natural acid and alkaline balance of the body

• one of the best and most effective natural oral chelation products on the market today

• Studies suggest that Vitamin C can prevent early death from heart disease and cancer

Benefits of Power C plus• essential component of collagen formation– Its collagen benefits bind together connective

tissue cells and promote healing, prevent bruising, and keep ligaments and tendons strong and healthy

• strengthens the capillaries and cell walls and is essential for the growth and repair of tissue cells, gums, blood vessels, bones, and teeth

Benefits of Power C plus• all-natural and nontoxic• specially blended advanced nutrition and

homeopathic supplement designed to complement the body’s natural ability to safely cleansing and detoxifying the entire cardiovascular system, liver, gallbladder, lymphatic system and kidneys

Dosage• Pregnant and lactating women:

2- 6 capsules per day• City, stressful living, smokers or those

exposed to damaging environmental chemicals: 3 – 8 capsules per day

• ≥ 65 yrs or those at risk for chronic diseases: 2 – 3 capsules per day

• If with disease: depending on the severity

MAINTENANCE DOSE DAILY

Age Group UL (mg/day)

Infants 0-12 months ½ capsule daily

Children 1-3 years 1-2 capsules daily

Children 4-8 years 1-3 capsules daily

Children 9-13 years  1-4 capsules daily

Adolescents 14-18 years 1-6 capsules daily

Adults 19 years and older 1-6 capsules daily